Mizuho Bank invests US$145 million in Credit Saison’s India business
MIZUHO Bank has invested US$145 million in the India business of Credit Saison – one of Japan’s largest lending conglomerates.
Japan's Mizuho reports 8.2% rise in Q3 profit on strong lending business
MIZUHO Financial Group, Japan’s third-largest lender by assets, reported on Friday (Feb 2) an 8.2% increase in quarterly net profit, helped by...
Japan's 3 megabanks to loan Nippon Steel US$16 billion for US Steel acquisition
SUMITOMO Mitsui Financial Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Mizuho Financial Group will lend Nippon Steel a combined US$16 billion for its...
China allows more foreign banks to play lead role in debt underwriting
CHINA has granted six foreign banks licences allowing them to act as lead underwriters for debt issues in China, as it admits...
Japan’s largest banks to buy back shares after profit soars
JAPAN’S biggest banks unveiled plans to boost shareholder returns after posting bumper profits, thanks in part to a cheaper yen.
Japan’s Mizuho revises up annual forecast after slight drop in Q2 profit
MIZUHO Financial Group, Japan’s third-largest lender by assets, on Monday (Nov 13) revised its profit forecast for the full year after reporting...
Mizuho said to raise Rakuten Securities stake to almost 50%
MIZUHO Financial Group is planning to make an additional investment in Rakuten Group’s online securities arm, raising its stake to a little...
Japan megabanks report solid Q1 profit amid hope of BOJ windfall
TWO OF Japan’s megabanks reported solid quarterly profit on Monday (Jul 31) amid hope that the Bank of Japan’s policy change would...
Mizuho to set up 10 billion yen venture debt fund for Japan
MIZUHO Financial Group will launch a venture debt fund worth 10 billion yen (S$95 million) in Japan, a senior executive said, to...
Mizuho on US hiring spree with top 10 underwriting goal in sight
MIZUHO Financial Group’s securities arm is boosting hiring in the US as it seeks to cement its position among the top 10...